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Nihilism & The Meaning Of Life (Part 2)
March 15, 2022

Today's show will continue with the topic of nihilism, exploring how death and impermanence are related to the notion that "life is ultimately meaningless".Join in on the discussion on the CALL IN app! https://www.callin.com/user/gadfly--- Send in a

Nihilism & The Meaning of Life (Part 1)
March 03, 2022

Today we discuss the feeling of Nihilism, exploring whether there is any meaning to life... no biggie ;)Join in on the discussion on the CALL IN app! https://www.callin.com/user/gadfly

The Elephant In Your Brain | POY #4
July 17, 2019

In this episode, we take a look at the so-called "elephant" in our brains - the unpleasant facts about human motives which are typically ignored. Link to The Elephant In The Brain Constructive feedback is always welcome: www.philosophyofyou.com

Understanding Your Resistance | POY #3
July 09, 2019

In this episode, I briefly discuss the peculiar relationship between creativity and resistance - unpacking how a mindful awareness of one's own resistance may be transformed into a powerful compass for achieving our artistic and creative goals. There is a

Do Not Fear Your Death - 5 Philosophers on Death | Philosophy of You Podcast #2
May 16, 2019

In this episode, I discuss 5 quotes from philosophers throughout history on the subject of death. If the presence of death is something which causes us needless anxiety - which it no doubt does for many of us - then we must think deeply and try to underst

Confronting Your Nihilism | Philosophy of You Podcast #1
January 13, 2019

In this premiere episode of the Philosophy of You Podcast, I discuss why it's important to address the emptiness of nihilism, as thoughts of nihilism may be subtly colouring the ways we respond to negative emotion and adversity. Philosophy of You is a po